The Donna Drake Show: Live it Up! is a weekly, one hour show featuring uplifting interviews with celebrity entertainers, sports legends, top journalists, business moguls, authors, motivational speakers, medical professionals, health and wellness experts, beauty and fashion icons, chefs, non-profit groups and everyday heroes sharing their stories of triumph, inspiration and perseverance. Hosted and created by Donna Drake, an international award-winning creative artist, writer, producer, actor ...
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Donna attends 90’s Con and talks with Kel Mitchell, Kel Johari Rice Mitchell is an American actor, comedian, rapper, singer, and TV host. He was an original cast member of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That for its first five seasons, where he was often paired with Kenan Thompson.Known for the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel, Clifford the…
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When you can’t find someone to follow, you have to find a way to lead by example with Marissa Bode # -168
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onna attends the NYWIFT event and chats with Kuye Youngblood, “Kute Youngblood is the General Manager at BRIC, and is known for Producing The Grat Pretender, The Woods Are Real and Brookllynnification.. NYWIFT Board Member, Nancy Giles, Event MC, Nancy Giles is best known for her apperances in China Beach and CBS Sunday Morning. Donna also talks wi…
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Donna chats with Lynn Arleo, Sdirector of Sales at The Inn ay New Hyde Park . If you’re looking to host a corporate, social, or educational event, Lynne is your go-to gal! She’s ready to bring all of your visions to life so you and your guests have an event you’ll never forget. From your first meeting with Lynne until the moment the last guest leav…
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There Are Three Ways To Ultimate Success: The First Way Is To Be Kind. The Second Way Is To Be Kind. The Third Way Ss To Be Kind with Nancy Jones - #166
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Donna chats with Nancy Jones, Author, Emmy Winner. One of the most revered and respected women in the country music community, Nancy Jones has proven her business skills as well as her personal integrity and perseverance in managing George Jones’s career and his intellectual properties. Donna talks with Dr. Claudia J. Kim, Senior Cosmetic Surgeon a…
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The Sky Has Never Been The Limit. We Are Our Own Limits. It's Then About Breaking Our Personal Limits and Live Our Best Lives with Adam Pascal - #165
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Harlan Friedman. Harlan Friedman is a dynamic creative and influencer whose content blends engaging interviews with hip-hop, sports and film legends like Funkmaster Flex, Michael Strahan and Robert De Niro, collaborations with cultural icons, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the worlds of music, fashion, film and sneaker culture. Harlan visits B…
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Donna Drake attends The New York travel and Adventure. When you attend the New York Travel and Adventure Show, you’ll Discover thousands of the newest vacation options from the top destinations from around the globe and meet the experts who are on-hand to help you personalize and book your trip. Learn the latest travel tips, trends and advice on 4 …
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Donna talks to Dale Torborg, Advisory Board Member, Brandon Marquez, Founder of Southern Cross Service Dogs and Matt Frug, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Southern Cross Service Dogs. Southern Cross Service Dogs mission of providing exceptional service dogs to individuals with disabilities is made possible by the dedication and support of thei…
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Strength Does Not Come From Winning. Your Struggles Develop Your Strengths with Lauren Schwec - #162
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Donna talks to Dr. Jessica Chung, DNP, NP-C. Jessica worked at various city hospitals, gaining experience as a registered nurse in various clinical areas such as, medical pre and post-operative, emergency, and post-partum care. Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model where patients pay a monthly or yearly fee directly to their doctor. This …
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Donna talks to Taly Crowe, Home Cook, Correspondent Being part American Indian, German, and Czech has significantly shaped her culinary journey. This mix of cultures inspires her to create unique dishes that celebrate diverse flavors and traditions. Donna chats with Pro Wrestler Dale Torborg. Dale Torborg is an American baseball trainer and profess…
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Donna talks to Vanessa Coppola DNP,FNP-BC, Founder and Nurse Practitioner of Bare Soul Wellness Vanessa Coppola is a board-certified and licensed family nurse practitioner renowned for her expertise in facial aesthetics and her commitment to advancing the field. With a Master of Science degree from Georgetown University and a Doctorate from Yale Un…
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All Dreams Are Within Reach. All You Have To Do Is Keep Moving Towards Them with Adam Wolfson - #159
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Donna Drake and Evan Hirsch attends the annual New York Travel & Adventure Show.Donna talks to Tonci Glavin, Minister of Tourism and Sport for Croatia, Elene Gogelia, Georgia Travel Specialist,Gayrat Yuldashev, General Manager USA, Farhkod Fayzilaev, Tourism Committee, Gale Ozaeta, Marketing and Communications Manager and Benjamin Anane-Nsiah, Depu…
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One Of The Differences Between Some Successful and Unsuccessful People Is That One Group Is Full Of Doers, While The Other is full Of Wishers With Verdel Jones - #158
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Donna sits down and talks to Robert Michael, Actor, Producer and Director. Robert Michael was born to Robert and Faith Anderson in Flint, MI, with an upbringing including dogsledding and theatre. His father, Robert, was an automotive engineer and his mother Faith a stay at home mother for most of his childhood. Robert began professional acting work…
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Donna sits down and talks to Patrick Classen, Owener and Foundwer of Besser E.Mersive. Besser E.Mersive,is specifically designed using advanced technology to create an environment that envelops the space and transports the user anywhere. This emerging and promising technology will foster unlimited exploration and understanding of the world by bridg…
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Life Is A Succession Of Lessons Which Must Be Lived To Be Understood with Robert Esposito - #156
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Donna attends the Nobody Move book launch Event. Donna talks to George Andriopulos, Event Host, Geri Schumer and Tonia DeCosimi, Exeutives at Power Magazine, Ron Starrantino, Real Estate Expert, Celebrity Manager, Denise LoSquadro, Robert’s Mother, Robert Esposito, Author and Entrepreneur, Eleonora Srugo, Real Estate Expert from the Netflix series …
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Donna attends the New York Women in Film and Television event at the Director Guild of America theater. The New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) advocates for equality in the moving image industry and supports women in every stage of their careers. As the preeminent entertainment industry association for women in New York, NYWIFT energizes …
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When We Strive To Become Better Than We Are, Everything Around Us Becomes Better Too with Mariel Costanza - #154
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Donna sits down and talks to Alec Santos, Actor Born in Brasil, raised in America, Alec is the rare actor that can perform in three languages. Now a Vancouver mainstay, Alec has graced the screen as a lead on Hallmark and Lifetime Rom-Coms, has a recurring role in a much anticipated CTV-CW collaboration and has roles on multiple network shows. His …
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Donna attends the TAGIE Awards with host Karri Bean chair of the People of Play Advisory Board and honors the winners. Brittney Hassinger, Winner of the Art and Design Visuals of the Year Award, Ava Garfinkel Winner of theRising Star Innovator of the Year Award, Evelyn Halbach, Winner of the Young Inventor of The Year Award, Alan Dorfman Winner of …
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Don't Sit Down and Wait For The Opportunities To Come. Get Up and Make Them with Olivia Green - #152
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Donna sits down and talks to Sisi Cao, International Correspondent who welcomes to the show Terry Chor, Art Director of China International Teen Short Film Festival and Kieth W. Merrill a writer, director, and producer in the film industry since 1967. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Directors Guild of Ameri…
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Donna sits down and talks to Sara Zhang, Vice President, Farlong Nutraceutical. In 1998, Farlong Nutraceutical was founded with a clear mission: to bridge the gap between nature and science. As they explored the vast landscape of natural supplements, they recognized a need for evidence-based, clinically-proven products that users can trust. By harn…
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The Future Belongs To Those Who Believe In The Beauty Of Their Dreams with Michael Mendoza # -150
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Donna sits down and talks to Michelle Keegan, Licened Real Estate Salesperson. Michelle works extremely hard to be an asset in the home buying experience, taking nothing for granted. Her goal is to get you to a closing table, as a buyer or a seller, with ease. Michelle sits with her clients to go over the process, step by step, as to ease the anxie…
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You Can Be Everything. You Can Be The Infinite Amount Of Things That People Are with Alex Mahl - #149
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Donna sits down and talks to Kristina Siapkar, founder of Ierias Nama Skin and Spirit. A transformative beauty and self-care brand that combines high vibe and performance skincare paired with guided meditation rituals that unlock your skin’s natural radiance. Made in Greece with nature's cleanest, ecocert approved ingredients, the most nutrient-den…
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Do Not Allow People To Dim Your Shine Because They Are Blinded. Tell Them To Put Some Sunglasses On WithLauren Atkins -#148
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Donna sits down and talks to Sean Morrissey and Jill Morrissey, Co-Owner and Partner of It’s The Balm Diggity. It’s The Balm Diggity is an all-Natural Lip Balm crafted with just five simple ingredients. Experience the purity and effectiveness of the balm, designed to nourish and hydrate your lips without any unnecessary additives. Donna sits down a…
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Without Ambition One Starts Nothing. Without Work One Finishes Nothing with Doominique Maciejka, - #147
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Donna sits down and talks to Matt Nuccio about toys.Matt Nuccio goes ti F.A.O Schwarz and thw Tagie Awards and talks to Victor Green, James Farrior,Jonny Damon, Robert Fuhrer, Bradley Stephens, April Mitchell and Dan Klitsner. Donna sits down and talks to Larry Jaffee, Journalist, Author, Thermal Beets Records. Larry Jaffee is the co-founder of Mak…
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Donna sits down and talks to Sisi Cao Harlam, Host of Sisi Hollywood and Correspondent. Sisi talks to Gerry Cooney, an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1990. Sergio Martinez, an Argentine professional boxer.,Kevin Feng and Chinese Partner of Sisi Hollywood in China Donna sits down and talks to Aun Annam, Artist of sea of…
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Donna sits down and talks to Jacqui Byrne, Founder of Flex School. FlexSchool is a unique learning network designed specifically for gifted and twice exceptional (2e) middle and high school students. At this time two campuses serve the Tristate area. FlexSchool embraces students for who and where they are, then supports them as they learn to thrive…
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When You Can’t Find Someone To Follow, You Have To Find a Way To Lead By Example with Candance Blair - #144
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Donna sits down and talks to Vincent Mastrangelo, COO and Co-Founder, KidsEmbrace, LLC. Vincent Mastrangelo is the Chief Operating Officer at KidsEmbrace, LLC, where he oversees the day to day operation of all matters related to the company from start to finish. KidsEmbrace prides themselves on being the Car Seat Company that is Making Safety Fun, …
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When You Put Love Out In The World It Travels, And It Can Touch People And Reach People In Ways That We Never Even Expected with Linda Perry - #143
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Harlan Friedman attends the Tribec Film Festival and speaks to Producer Rachel Greenwald, Director Haley Watson and Executive Producer Ben Proudfoot about their film Motorcycle Mary. Donna chats with Michael Colacci, Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorney. Michael trained in the largest personal injury law firm in Central New Jersey and has …
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Some People Want It To Happen, Some People Wish It Would Happen, Others Make It Happen with Tamsen Fadal - #142
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Donna travels to England and talks with Paddington Bear, Richard Chambers a Winston Churchill tour Guide, Greg Smith a Black Taxi Tour Guide and check out Billy J. Kramer a Bitish Pop Singer. Donna talks with Rich Funk, Co-Founder of Boom Chaga, Rich has 30 years of combined global experience with Procter & Gamble, Mars-Wrigley and Baxters Food Gro…
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If You Make Your Internal Life a Priority, Then Everything Else You Need On The Outside Will Be Given To You with Will Wesley - #141
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Donna talks with Samuel Sahkenazy, Filmmaker and Multi Media Artist. founder of Scare Works. Since I was a child, I was a writer. I completed my first novel in second grade. As time went on, I became more and more fascinated with movies and their creation. By middle school I was interning at a local commercial production company. I stood in for act…
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Donna talks with Sean “Contractor” Edwards, Billboard Executive Producer. In the entertainment business, Sean 'Contractor' Edwards is recognised as the man who has built a reputation for himself as a music marketer, executive producer and one who keeps abreast of trends internationally and can be called upon to to provide interesting insights on va…
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Donna attends the Victor Green Celebrity Golf Outing and talks with Victor Green, Former American Football Player, Victoria Green, Esther Green, Charles Grant, Former American Football Defensive End, Tim Brown, Former American Footbal Wide Receiver, Jerome Bettis Football Running Bacl/NFL Legend, Actor Sean Ringgold, Johnny Damon, Former American B…
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Donna sits down and talks with Country Music Artist John Berry. John he has recorded more than 20 studio albums, including one platinum album and two gold albums. In his career, Berry has also charted 19 songs on Billboard Hot Country Songs, including the Number One single "Your Love Amazes Me" and six additional Top 10 hits: "What's In It for Me",…
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Donna sits down and talks with Debra Becker, Founder of iCandy Meals. iCandy Meal Plans fuel your body with food as delicious as it is carefully curated to fit your lifestyle. Custom tailored to your goals Fresh chef crafted meal prep delivered to your door Freshly made each week. Donna talks with Robby Johnson, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Ro…
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Do Not Allow People To Dim Your Shine Because They Are Blinded. Tell Them To Put Some Sunglasses On with Kristine Fitzpatrick - #136
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Donna sits down and talks with Dr. Michael Magwood, DC and Massiel Gomez from Pure Balance Center Dr. Magwood has been helping patients since 2001. These patients have responded to his diverse treatments with amazing and wonderful results. He is certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and in the Webster technique fo…
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Donna sits down and talks with Nicole Warren, Owner of Coco Sunscreen, Inspired by a journey of health & wellness during her battle with breast cancer. Nicole has created her own completely organic sun screen. Donna talks to Trey Calloway, Trey was recently named Country Songwriter of the Year by the Texas Country Music Association, recognized as "…
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Harlan Friedman attends the Fanatics Fest in New York City at the Jacob Javits Center and and talks to talks David Ortiz, Dominican- American baseball player, Jazzy, TV Host, Ron Berk, Berk Communications, King Saladeen, Internet Personality, Kristofferson San Pablo, Artist, Joanne Graham, Revenue Chief and Merchandising, Teams Leader at Mitchell a…
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If You Don't Like The Road You're Walking, Start Paving Another One with Charlotte Kirk - #133
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Donna talks down and talks to Pritika Swarup, Founder and CEO of Goop Pritika Swarup, Founder & CEO of Prakti, celebrated the launch of her company’s partnership with Gwyneth Paltrow’s modern lifestyle brand and retailer Goop, a fashion model and global ambassador of Operation Smile. She’s redefining beauty as holistic wellness. Donna sits down and…
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If You Believe It Will Work, You'll See Opportunities. If You Believe It Won't, You Will See Obstacles with Joey Vahedi - #132
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Donna attends The Woman’s Executive Summit 2024. The Woman’s Executive Summit convenes the industry’s largest network of women who are breaking down barriers and manifesting the careers they want—while making a difference in the world. Donna talks to Amy Amato, Executive director for Richner Live Events, Seema Bhansali, ESQ. VP Employee Experience …
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Donna attends the The Ronkonkoma Chamber of commerce Celebrity Chamber Softball Game Making strides against breast cancer and talks to Larry Collura, Former MLB Pro, Billy Bingo, Comedian, Natalie Perri, Actress, Candice Cain, Film Director, Don Demola, Former MLB Player, Mick DuRussel, Chamber of Commerce, Matthew Harra, Heather Cuccia, Singer, Jo…
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There Are No Limits To What You Can Accomplish, Except The Limits You Place On Your Own Thinking with Ben Vereen - # 130
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Donna invites friends and fans to her home for the annual summer concert get together to benefit Long Island Cares. This event was sponsored by Angie’s Empanads, Dortoni Bakery Co., Forest Pork Store, Boards By Summer, Murphy’s Famous Bloody Mary Mix and Bootlegger NY Ctraft Vodka and featured musical groups The Big Happy, Calliope Wren, Gursday, M…
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A Champion Is Defined Not By Their Wins But By How They Can Recover When They Fall with Richard Salgado - # 129
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Donna attends The Big Daddy’s Celebrity Golf Classic held at Oheka Castle in support of St. Jude children's research hospital. Donna talks to Erik Coleman, former American football safety in the NFL who played with the New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions,Eric Drezner from Eat Better Meals, Howard Cross, former NFL player and current br…
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It Is Amazing What You Can Accomplish If You Do Not Care Who Gets The Cedit withJesse Valladares - # 128
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Donna attends the Tribeca Film Festival and attends the Group Therpy Premiere and talks to actor Graham Willoughby, producer Luke Kelly-Clyne, Actress London Hughes, Actress Atsuko Okatsuka, Executive Producer Neil Berkeley, producer Kevin Healey, Actor Gary Gukman, Producer Bryan Smiley and Actress Tig Notaro. Donna talks with George Pavlushkin, R…
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Donna is joined by Dr. Anthony Panzica to discuss chiropractic care and health.;Donna sits down with Racha Jethwani, Founder of Cedar and Branch, to talk about her company's methods of relaxation and wellness for adults and children alike.;Donna sits down with the owner of EHDE Christopher Ehde as they discuss how he first thought of inventing The …
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Your Worth Consists In What You Are, And Not In What You Have. What You Are Will Show In What You Do with Eric Fine - #126
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Donna sits down and talks to Jennifer Cona, Chief Founder and Managining Partner of Cona Elder Law. Ms. Cona practices exclusively in the field of Elder Law, including representing older adults and their families in connection with Medicaid planning, preservation of assets, estate planning, estate litigation, probate and administration of estates, …
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Donna chats with Meny Vaknin and Daniel Ben-Zeev, Co-Owners of Marcel Bakery and Kitchen, and talks about how the two became friends and their connection with the food they make and serve to their customers.; Donna sits down with Chris Beckhans, the President of Long Island ABATE to discuss the importance of teaching better and safer driving for bo…
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You Have Within You, Right Now, Everything You Need To Deal With Whatever The World Can Throw At You With Anthony Morrone - #124
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Donna sits down and talks to Alex Wolff, Chief Image Officer of Headshot Rescue. HeadShot Rescue, a brand of Concierge Photography, is run by our Chief Image Consultant – photographic artist Alex M. Wolff of Jericho (Long Island), New York. Alex works in the studio and on location with actors, models, and business people through corporate and assoc…
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Donna brings back Harlan Friedman of Sole Free. Harlan Friedman talks with Dwight “Doc” Gooden. Dwight Eugene Gooden, nicknamed "Dr. K" and "Doc", is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball. Gooden pitched from 1984 to 1994 and from 1996 to 2000 for the New York Mets, New York Yankees, Clevela…
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You’ve Got To Get Up Every Morning With Determination If You’re Going To Go To Bed With Satisfaction with Cindy Kalra - #122
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Donna talks with John Rizzo of Motorcycle Mayhem Radio. John is the host and owner of Motorcycle Mayhem radio and also part of Bikers info USA. Motorcycle Mayhem Radio Show is a popular radio program that caters to the biker community. As the name suggests, the show is all about motorcycles, biker culture, and everything in between. Your hosts, Joh…
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Donna attends the Issa Trust Foundation “For The Children” Charity Gala in New York City. The Issa Trust Foundation was established in 2005 by Couples Resorts as a nonprofit organization. The mission of the Foundation is to provide a system of prevention, health promotion and education, community health improvement and other services to promote wel…
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The More You Know Who You Are, And What You Want, The Less You Let Things Upset You with Kevin Shinick - #120
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Donna talks with Kevin Shinick writer, author, actor and producer Kevin Shinick is an Emmy award winning writer as well as an actor, director and multiple Annie award winning producer. Having earned a pop culture pedigree by working alongside George Lucas, directing Stan Lee, collaborating with the rock band KISS and helping Mike Tyson solve a few …
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